Douglas Hughes Archives

Daily Alert – 2/4/19

February 4, 2019|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

We’re taking advantage of the takeover momentum in banking stocks, buying a midwestern bank and cashing in on a previous bank recommendation.
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Daily Alert – 2/4/19

February 4, 2019|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

The shares of our new buy have a current dividend yield of 2.33%, paid quarterly.
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Daily Alert – 01/24/19

January 24, 2019|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Investments

Our first idea today is taking advantage of the low-P/E bank stocks, and our second idea is a sell recommendation.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert – 8/20/18

August 20, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

Our second recommendation is partial profit-taking.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert – 8/20/18

August 20, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

Our first idea today is a bank that has a current dividend yield of 6.23%, paid quarterly.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert – 8/6/18

August 6, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This bank is a good takeover candidate. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.37%, paid quarterly.
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Our Ten Top Picks of 2018 … So Far

From the issue of |by Nancy Zambell|Dividend Stocks

Halfway through the year, here are the 10 top picks from our Wall Street's Best Investments and Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks newsletters.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks 310

From the Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks 310 issue of Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by sueh|Dividend Stocks

Congrats to the Top Picks 2018, Mid-Year The markets have seen more volatility in 2018 than last year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average showing net gains of just 57 points for the year. But the good news is that our contributors have walloped score! Capturing...
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert

May 3, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

Smaller banks are becoming some of Wall Street’s favorite stocks these days.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Top Picks Daily Alert

December 26, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Investments

This newly-public company reported $3.8 million in earnings for the September quarter, a 165.2% increase. It is a speculative play in the Bitcoin arena.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Top Picks Daily Alert

December 22, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This investment bank is commanding attention, maybe a precursor to a deal. The shares have a current dividend yield of 1.60%, paid quarterly.
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Best Growth and Income Stocks for 2017

From the issue of |by Nancy Zambell|Income Investing

Every December, we ask our contributors of Wall Street’s Best Investments and Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks to name their best growth and income stocks for the new year. And we are always thrilled with the vast selection—from every sector and investment style—but, with...
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Top Picks Daily Alert: (PPBN)

January 5, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This Top Pick is a small bank whose shares look attractive to bigger peers. The shares are thinly-traded, so make sure you use limits when purchasing the stock. Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (PPBN) From Hughes Investment Management Our top pick for 2017 is Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (PPBN), bank...
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Midland Capital Holdings Corp. (MCPH)

July 12, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Investments

This very small-cap bank had significant upside. Our second recommendation is a sale of a January Top Pick. Buy: Midland Capital Holdings Corp. (MCPH) From Hughes Investment Management Even though Midland Capital Holdings Corp. (MCPH) is up 50% so far this year, there is still more...
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Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (CMOH)

June 7, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This company is a potential acquisition target, pays a nice dividend, and regularly buys back shares. The shares have a current dividend yield of 3.08%, paid quarterly. Our second recommendation is to take some profits on a previously-recommended bank. Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (CMOH) From Investment...
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IberiaBank Corp. (IBKC)

June 7, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

Sell: IberiaBank Corp. (IBKC) From Hughes Investment Management Updated from WSBDS 281, February 10, 2016 IberiaBank Corp. (IBKC) shares have raced ahead 50% this year; we would take 50% of the table now, at $62.00 Douglas Hughes, Hughes Investment Management, www.banknewsletter.com, 888-814-7575, May 30, 2016
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Ibernia Bank (IBKC)

February 4, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This bank was just upgraded to ‘Strong Buy’ by Raymond James. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.84%, paid quarterly. Ibernia Bank (IBKC) From Hughes Investment Management Many smart people think rates are not going up any more for the rest of 2016 beyond...
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Midland Capital Holding (MCPH)

December 28, 2015|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Investments

This small regional bank is a Top Pick for its takeover possibilities. It pays a small dividend, and didn’t take a bailout during the financial crisis. Midland Capital Holding (MCPH) From Hughes Investment Management This 100 + year old savings bank has four locations, in and...
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Midland Capital Holding (MCPH)

October 22, 2015|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Investments

This small bank pays a small dividend, never needed a bailout, and may be a takeover candidate. Midland Capital Holding (MCPH) from Hughes Investment Management This 100 + year old savings bank has four locations, in south and southwest Chicago. The bank’s insiders own half...
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Avid Bank Holdings (AVBH)

June 25, 2015|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by Douglas Hughes|Wall Street's Best Investments

With both assets and loans growing at double-digit rates, this bank may be growing closer to a takeover. Avid Bank Holdings (AVBH) from Hughes Investment Management Avid Bank Holdings (AVBH) continues to grow strongly, in the fast-paced high tech market. The bank still has almost zero offs...
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